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Wednesday, May 06, 2015

2016 Hyundai Elantra Debuts in November

The
all-new 2016 HyundaiElantra will be revealed at
the 2015 LA Auto Show taking place in November.

New
style is on tap for the car, likely to be more angular than the current swoopy
design on the Elantra.

Both of
the current powerplants, a 1.8- and 2.0-liter four cylinder, may carry over to
the 2016 car, though a new 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder mated to a
seven-speed dual clutch transmission is expected to be offered as the economic
choice.

Recent
spy photos of the car (seen above) show the interior, which appears to mimic
the changes that came to the 2015 Sonata.Overall, the Elantra
is expected to grow slightly, while safety technology will be packed into this
car.

Watch
for AutoGuide’s live coverage from the LA Auto Show in November.

Due to
be revealed at the end of 2015, the redesigned Elantra’s styling will be
similar to the updated 2015 Sonata and Genesis. That means more angular looks,
also previewed by the refreshed 2016 Elantra GT.

One or
both of the current engines, a 1.8- and 2.0-liter four cylinder, may carry over
to the 2016 car. To offer a more fuel efficient option, the Elantra might adopt a
1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder mated to a seven-speed dual clutch
transmission, the same powertrain found in the Sonata Eco.

Inside,
styling also mimics the larger Sonata, while we can see the latest version of Hyundai’s
infotainment unit in the center stack.

The
redesigned Elantra
is expected to be have slightly more interior space than the current car, while
the list of advance safety options is expected to grow.

Watch
for the 2016 HyundaiElantra to be
revealed sometime later this year, while it should hit the U.S. in early 2016.

Very
little will change for the five-door Elantra from a mechanical perspective, but
for 2016 it gains a revised front fascia more in line with the new Sonata along
with newly designed 17-inch wheels.

The
interior is also being upgraded with better equipment that includes available
cooled front seats, a new feature for the affordable compact segment. Customers
also gain access to Hyundai’s
latest infotainment system that includes HD radio, Siri integration for drivers
with an Apple iPhone and the latest Blue Link system that lets owners start
their cars and configure climate control settings remotely to name a few.

For
2016 the Elantra GT
continues to be powered by a 2.0-liter direct injection four-cylinder engine
that is paired with either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic. The
powertrain creates 173 hp and 154 lb-ft of torque and is supposed to be capable
of returning 24 MPG in the city, 33 MPG in the highway or 27 MPG overall.